Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
The 30-year-old collapsed after a stoppage-time collision, and Tenerife said his condition worsened neurologically before his death was confirmed.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda died at age 30 following a cardiac arrest, with the Spanish club confirming his passing at 8 a.m. after his condition worsened in the hospital.
- Monday's match against Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who received a straight red card after striking the striker's chest.
- Medical staff treated the striker on the pitch for more than five minutes before ambulance transport to Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where staff had initially reported him as "stable, despite the severity of his condition."
- Football clubs across Spain, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have led tributes following the news, with Barcelona stating, "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times."
- De Miguel debuted his professional career in 2015 for Leganes, contributing 11 goals in 29 games for Tenerife since joining in 2025, marking a rising talent lost in the Segunda Division.
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Algemeen Dagblad
destentor.nlThe football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. The 30-year-old Spaniard collided with a goalkeeper during the match against FC Andorra and later died from his injuries. Jordi Cruijff, Vinícius Junior, and many European clubs are reacting on social media.
"Breaked by the pain, the throat tied and without being able to believe that it is real, the CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 08:00, of Jesus de Miguel", writes the Canarian club in a statement. As he was watching the ball coming in his back, in the central round, the 30-year-old player had been hit in the air by the guard of the club of Andorra, Jesus Owono. The players nearby had immediately called for …
The player of the Tenerife Jesús de Miguel died in the hospital, where he entered after the strong blow he received when colliding with the rival goalkeeper in a game.
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